Joy (2015)
Director
David O. Russell
Main cast
Jennifer Lawrence; Bradley Cooper; Robert De Niro; Dascha Polanco; Edgar RamÃrez
Genres
Comedy, Drama
Description
A story based on the life of a struggling Long Island single mom who became one of the country's most successful entrepreneurs.
David O. Russell
Main cast
Jennifer Lawrence; Bradley Cooper; Robert De Niro; Dascha Polanco; Edgar RamÃrez
Genres
Comedy, Drama
Description
A story based on the life of a struggling Long Island single mom who became one of the country's most successful entrepreneurs.
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